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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.83, 37,300.07 and 15,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.83, 37,300.07 and 15,091.17 is: 20,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.83 : 37,300.07 = 15,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.83/37,300.07 = 15,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.83x = 37,300.07 × 15,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.83x = 562,901,735.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,901,735.11/27,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.74

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